Deendayal Jan Aajeevika Yojana (Shehari): MoHUA's urban livelihoods mission, in pilot in 25 cities, replacing DAY-NULM.
34 jobs have been generated through self-employment loans in Kurung Kumey. 72.1% of jobs overall are self-employment, behind the typical district. The D-JAY(S) Urban Livelihoods unit works this ground, helping urban youth set up and sustain small enterprises.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 17% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kurung Kumey, which ranks 26 of 27 in Arunachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. On women-owned enterprises at 44.5%, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 243 registered service enterprises.